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Over 30% shift stance on ethical dilemmas after AI rebuttal, Japan study shows

More than 30% of people changed their stance on ethical dilemmas after receiving a rebuttal from ChatGPT, according to a study in Japan. The research, which highlights AI's influence on moral judgments, found that older adults were more likely to be swayed, raising concerns about persuasive technology in aging societies like Japan.

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Over 30% shift stance on ethical dilemmas after AI rebuttal, Japan study shows
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If ChatGPT challenged your moral judgment, would you be persuaded? A recent study suggests that more than 30% of people would, highlighting the significant influence of artificial intelligence on views about questions with no easy answers.

The study also found that older adults showed a greater tendency to be swayed in their opinions, pointing to a potential danger of persuasive technologies in a rapidly graying society such as Japan.

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